ANNOUNCEMENTS

Looking ahead....Our 2nd meeting in December would be Dec. 24. Many of our members have family events scheduled so we will not be meeting together that afternoon. ​For those looking to join a UU service on Christmas Eve, Tahoma UU Congregation will have a service at 6:30 pm, Dec. 24.1115 South 56th StreetTacoma, Washington 98408-3405

Are the shorter days, or the seemingly endless string of dire news reports starting to bring you down? Fear not...the fire of genuine hope has been available throughout history to illuminate even the darkest of nights. Are you ready to catch the spark?

Join us as Matt Aspin speaks on the subject of hope - along with faith - something we are in need of these days.

Join us for a potluck following the service. Please sign up with Ellie for what you will bring - main dish, salad, dessert. infopuuf@gmail.com

These are difficult times for many of us. Many people say their faith is what enables them to keep doing good work, even when the outcome is unknown or in doubt. Martin Luther King, Jr. says that “faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” What first steps, what leaps of faith have you taken, or want to take? Join us for another circle conversation, when we can share what keeps us going and nourishes our spirits.

Please bring finger food for Fellowship Hour as usual, and if this includes some Thanksgiving left-overs, we won’t object!

Most of the time, people use the word faith as if it were a synonym for belief. Belief is content; faith is a verb, a process that influences the way we live and makes it possible for us to live with meaning and purpose. Our speakers from an English As A Second Language (ESL) class at St. John's Episcopal Church in Gig Harbor will relate how their faith led them to involvement in this ministry. They will tell us why and how St. John's decided to begin this, what happens each night, the growth they see in their learning community, the miracles that have come along the way, the challenges they have faced, and the needs of their learners.

As damage from hurricanes continue to grow, right here in Washington we've faced unprecedented wildfires blanketing our state in smoke and ash.

These disasters are not ordinary — they are unnatural consequences of a warming planet. Their impacts hurt low income people and communities of color the hardest. We need to build solutions that fight climate change and create jobs and cut pollution for the communities most affected.

That’s why the Alliance is launching a bold statewide organizing drive to pass our plan for climate action in 2018.

Hear from speakers including Governor Jay Inslee and Representative Beth Doglio to learn from unique perspectives on the importance of just solutions to the climate crisis, and find out how you can get involved right now.

This fall we’re holding kickoff events in communities across the state. Our Olympia kickoff is at The Olympia Center on October 24 starting at 7:00 pm.

Over 170 Washington organizations are building a strong, broad and inclusive movement to tackle the climate crisis, create family wage jobs and reduce racial inequity with the Alliance. But to change everything it’ll take everyone.Come and find YOUR role in the movement!

We need your help to achieve cleaner air, reduce health and economic disparities, and create vibrant and livable communities for all.

Faith Over Fear - Standing with our Muslim Neighbors Roadshow. November 9 at the First Lutheran Community Church, Port Orchard [2483 Mitchell Road SE]3:00 to 5:00 pmEach year the Islamophobia Industry spends over $30 million dollars to make people afraid of Islam and American Muslims. We can build a future based on our shared values and vision for America. Join Aneelah Afzali and Pastor Terry Kyllo for an overview of the threat the Islamaphobia poses to our nation and civil liberties and what we can do about it together.

The Still Mountain Rain Sangha is open to all, non-UUs too. We meet from 3:30 -5:00 pm, led by Barbara Casey, who is a dharma teacher in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. Beginners are welcome. Call Betty Jean for information or directions. 253 432 4417.

RESULTS is working to end poverty in America. We equip everyday people with the tools to effectively engage Congress, the media, and your community on issues impacAng low-income Americans. By being informed, engaged advocates, RESULTS volunteers are creaAng the poliAcal will to end poverty. Lawmakers in Washington, DC are making decisions that will have a far-reaching impact on people in poverty here as well as in the rest of the world. Join RESULTS in Tacoma to learn how you can influence and inspire your elected officials to make ending poverty a priority. RESULTS Advocacy Workshop Saturday, October 28, 10:00am - Noon Centro Latino, 1208 S. 10th St, Tacoma For more information, please contact Andy Clarke at clarkeandrew084@gmail.com. Learn more at www.results.org

Hospitality is the ancient and primary vocation of religious community. Come join our discussion as we explore our personal and communal experiences and plans for the future of our Welcoming Congregation.

This service is likely to revolve around our 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th principles.